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Former Mossad Agent Meets Mysterious Death in London

Another mystery death occurred last Wednesday in downtown London, when Ashraf Marwan, an Egyptian billionaire and son-in-law of the late President Nasser, was found dead outside his flat in the posh Carlton Terrace in Central London. According to Scotland Yard investigating, no suicide note has sofar been discovered and Police are thus treating his death as "unexplained". David Eshel's has the story on today's Defense-Update News Analysis...

Rafah's Subterranean Tunnel City: The Gateway to Hamastan

Read David Eshel's latest news analysis and report on the situation in Rafah, the underground supply lifeline of Gaza Strip's Hamastan.

Defense Update Analysis: Gaza Hamastan to be Declared Rough State

Following long hesitation, in face of Hamas' highly provocative and brutal takeover of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has finally reacted to the challenge right on his doorstep. Perhaps too late to redress the situation in Gaza, Abbas is trying hard not to lose his grip of the West Bank as well. Read our Follow-on update from the Middle East, assessing the fluid situation, specifically in the Gaza strip.

Defense Update Analysis: The Middle East is Back in Flames

An update to our previous analysis "Shattered cease-fire sends Gaza spiraling into Civil War" published earlier this week is available at a new page covering the rolling events.

Shattered Cease-Fire Sends Gaza Spiraling Into Civil War

News Analysis - Gaza: The bloody Gaza Strip once more became the scene of brutal fighting Monday, which reached its climax with a massive attack by Hamas on major Fatah security installations. For a better understanding of the situation in Gaza you are invited to read today's analysis in DEFENSE UPDATE, by David Eshel where you can also link to earlier reports published in recent months, highlighting some of the underlying currents in this turbulent area.

Israel's Sustains its Space Superiority with 5th Successful Recce Satellite Launch

DEFENSE-UPDATE brings the latest details on Israel's recent OFEQ-7 spy satellite launch, and the development of its space program.

Iran Challenges Israel's Domination of the 'high ground' of Space

DEFENSE UPDATE Analysis: Israel is not alone in its space activities. In fact, Space has become an integral component of modern military planning and the Middle East is no exception to its ambitious quest in space.

Possible joint Russian US anti-missile Defense in Azerbaijan?

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia put forth a counter-offer today to President Bush’s proposed missile defense plan, suggesting that instead of building radar defenses in the Czech Republic, the United States should use an existing system in the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. With the dispute flaring in recent days into Cold War-style rhetoric and threats from Moscow, Putin's proposal to put the system in Azerbaijan came as a surprise. Read more about Putin's proposal and the Russian radar station at Ganala (seen in the attached photo)

US missile shield in Europe: Logic or mere Provocation?

David Eshel's Updated analysis on the US planned Missile shield has been updated, read it in today's edition of DEFENSE UPDATE.

Is a War between Syria and Israel Inevitable?

Defense Update News Analysis: There is a consensus within the Israeli defense establishment and intelligence community that very soon the government will have to make a decision on Syria. Years of passive foot dragging seem to come to an end and a political decision cannot be postponed for long. There are only two major options: Will Israel enter into highly controversial talks with Bashar Assad's regime, or will a military confrontation become almost inevitable. Read the full analysis on today's DEFENSE UPDATE.